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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Lucknow–Kanpur Expressway, Dedicates ₹4,850-Crore Highway Projects to Uttar Pradesh

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Lucknow–Kanpur Six-Lane Expressway and the Lucknow–Hardoi Four-Lane Highway, collectively developed at a cost of over ₹4,850 crore by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The leaders also laid the foundation stone for a four-lane flyover at the Engineering College Chauraha in Lucknow. The flagship 63-kilometre Lucknow–Kanpur Expressway, constructed at an approximate cost of ₹4,200 crore, is expected to significantly improve connectivity between Lucknow, Unnao and Kanpur, reducing…

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Bhatkhande Sanskriti University Promotes Health Awareness and Cleanliness Ahead of 16th Convocation

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Bhatkhande Sanskriti University, Lucknow, has organised a series of public welfare and awareness programmes ahead of its 16th Convocation Ceremony, in line with directives issued by Jan Bhavan, Uttar Pradesh. The initiatives focused on women’s health, preventive healthcare, cleanliness and environmental awareness, reflecting the university’s commitment to holistic student development. As part of the “Mother-Daughter Conference” initiative, the university conducted a health awareness programme for female students. Around 20 students underwent blood tests at the Urban Community Health Centre, Red Cross, Kaiserbagh, Lucknow. The students were escorted to the…

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Uttar Pradesh Receives ₹3,210.76 Crore Rural Development Boost from Centre

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh has received a major financial boost for rural development and employment generation, with the Union Ministry of Rural Development approving ₹3,210.76 crore under the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Rural). The allocation is expected to accelerate infrastructure development, create employment opportunities, and strengthen the rural economy across the state. The approved budget includes ₹1,783.76 crore earmarked for labour wages, ensuring timely payment to millions of rural workers engaged in development projects. Another ₹1,189.17 crore has been allocated for materials and construction resources required…

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IDFC FIRST Bank Goes Live on EPFO Platform, Simplifies Digital Provident Fund Payments for Businesses

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Mumbai: IDFC FIRST Bank has been authorised by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, to facilitate Provident Fund (PF) payments through the EPFO platform, strengthening its portfolio of digital statutory payment solutions for businesses. The integration enables employers and establishments to initiate PF payments directly through the EPFO portal and complete transactions seamlessly using IDFC FIRST Bank’s Retail and Corporate Internet Banking platforms. The fully digital process offers secure transactions, real-time payment confirmations, an intuitive user interface, and instant challan…

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Digvijaya Singh Announces Retirement from Active Politics, Says He Will Focus on ‘Protecting Dharma’

Arijit Bose

  Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister plans 1,000-km foot march from Ujjain to Ayodhya over alleged irregularities in temple trusts Bhopal: Senior Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh has announced his retirement from active politics, declaring that he will now dedicate himself to what he described as the protection of Sanatan Dharma and raising issues related to alleged irregularities in temple trusts. The veteran Congress leader, whose Rajya Sabha tenure ended in June, said he had completed his political journey after decades in public life. Reflecting…

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Keshav Prasad Maurya Calls for Stronger Rural Development on World Rural Development Day

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Lucknow: Marking World Rural Development Day, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya extended his greetings to the people of the state, particularly rural residents, farmers, women, youth, and officials associated with rural development, emphasizing that prosperous, empowered, and self-reliant villages form the foundation of a developed India and a developed Uttar Pradesh. In his message, Maurya said that the comprehensive development of rural India is the strongest pillar for achieving the vision of a developed nation. He noted that World Rural Development Day serves as an opportunity to…

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UP Congress Chief Ajay Rai Writes to PM Modi Seeking Review of Ethanol-Blended Fuel Policy

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee President and former minister Ajay Rai has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging a comprehensive scientific, economic, and public-interest review of India’s ethanol-blended fuel policy, including E20, E85, and E100 fuels. In his letter, Rai called for greater transparency in policymaking and sought the public release of scientific studies, technical assessments, and long-term impact analyses related to ethanol blending. He argued that the issue concerns the economic security of millions of Indian families, the country’s water resources, food security, environmental sustainability, transportation systems, and…

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Sanjay Singh Alleges Irregularities in Ayodhya Temple Land Deals, Announces Move to Submit Fresh Evidence to SIT

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Sanjay Singh, Rajya Sabha MP and Uttar Pradesh in-charge of the Aam Aadmi Party held a press conference in Lucknow and leveled serious allegations regarding land purchases linked to the construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Presenting what he described as 13 new documentary pieces of evidence, Singh alleged financial irregularities in land transactions carried out by the temple trust and announced that he would write to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) seeking an appointment to submit the documents and related evidence. Singh accused Champat Rai, General Secretary of…

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Akhilesh Yadav Alleges BJP Prioritising Corporate Interests Over Public Welfare

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Lucknow: Samajwadi Party President and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that the ruling party’s politics based on both “religion” and “wealth” had reached its end. In a statement, Yadav claimed that despite a decline in global crude oil prices, the benefits were not being passed on to Indian consumers through lower petrol and diesel prices. He alleged that while citizens in several countries had benefited from reduced fuel costs, the BJP-led government had failed to…

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Congress Gets Major Boost in Uttar Pradesh as Youth Leader Haseeb Khan Joins Party

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Congress has received a significant political boost with the induction of prominent youth leader Haseeb Khan and aspiring candidate Rajesh Shukla, along with hundreds of supporters, into the party. The development comes shortly after the appointment of Rajendra Pal Gautam as the party’s state in-charge and is being viewed as a strategic move to strengthen Congress’ presence in eastern Uttar Pradesh. According to party sources, Haseeb Khan, who is considered close to Faizabad MP Awadhesh Prasad, brings with him substantial grassroots support across the Purvanchal region.…

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